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Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
How to protect your finances and fight fraud
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2025
» If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
Thailand tightens mobile banking transfer limits
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has set a daily transfer limit of 50,000 baht for children and the elderly using mobile banking, seeking to curb financial fraud.
BoT board boss pick delay
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2024
» A committee organised to pick a new chairman of the board for the Bank of Thailand has postponed its selection until further notice amid concerns of possible political interference from several people, including former BoT governor Tarisa Watanagase.
BoT hikes policy rate as recovery gathers steam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/12/2022
» The Bank of Thailand believes the country's economy will take off in the final quarter of this year and return to pre-pandemic growth levels.
BoT to slash growth outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/05/2021
» The fresh wave of Covid-19 infections has the Bank of Thailand likely to slash its economic growth forecast for this year from a previous prediction of 3%.
BoT vows study of consumption habits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2021
» The Bank of Thailand pledges to keep a close watch on the fresh wave of Covid-19 infections and, in particular, the government's measures in containing the infections as well as people's consumption behaviour.
BoT rules out IMF help, cites fundamentals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/07/2020
» Thailand does not need financial assistance from the IMF during the pandemic because of the country's strong economic fundamentals and the financial sector, says the Bank of Thailand.
KBank chairman's exit seen as part of succession plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2020
» Although Banthoon Lamsam's resignation from all management roles and the board at his family-run Kasikornbank (KBank), effective April 3, stunned the banking industry, the market believes that the 75-year-old bank will remain calm amid serious challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and digital disruption.